Sports Business Secrets

Today we hear from Founder & CEO of Slan Sports Management, Matt Slan! Matt started his agency over a decade ago and currently represents both players and coaches around the world!

The NBPA is best. Here’s a little sneak peak into the value they provide NBPA certified agents!

Today we hear from professional basketball coach, David Gale! We talk about his playing days at Loyola Chicago to all of his stops in the NBA to his most recent experience leading a team in the first division of Lithuania!

There are many differences between professional basketball cultures around the world. Today I talk about one major thing that is missing from a coaching perspective in Europe.

Today we chat with Coach KJ Smith! He teaches us about the basketball culture in Brazil, the types of players in the first division, his new role with the Fraser Valley Bandits and much more. 

What does it take to get to the top? A mix of skills, hard work, luck and surrounding yourself with the right crew. I'm working on a new project, here are some thoughts on it.

Today we bring on another agent, who also happens to be the CEO of his company. Drew started OMS in 2018 and currently represents about 50 players around the world! We discuss the talent in JUCO & NAIA's, agency business models, showcase events & more!

First step to success = stepping up to the plate and swinging the bat. Most importantly, doing that even if the odds are stacked against you! This is why you should be more like Amelia Earhart...

Today we head over to Hungary to chat with professional basketball coach & scout, Mate Jakab! You'll learn about the style of play in their professional leagues, which imports have succeeded there, and more about Mate's coaching journey!

Another trip up to North Jersey! Today is a brand partnerships & marketing focused day mixed with a few overseas contract situations. Exciting weekend coming up! Here is exactly what I'm working on today.

Not every can see the same vision you see. You're crazy... until you're not.

Today we talk with Menelik Fernandes, who is a Canadian college basketball coach. We discuss the differences between College and University sports, the balance between entrepreneurship and coaching, and what changes he hopes to see in Canadian hoops moving forward!

The only way to get better at negotiating is through experience. Trust me, I've learned the hard way! Today I'll talk about a few key principles that I've learned about negotiating contracts as an agent.

We are 45 days away from college athletes being allowed to monetize their name, image and likeness! 

Yesterday I talked all about the demand side. Today I'll dive into the supply side. You'll hear exactly what I include in my player profiles, including the move that I made to get them done quicker!

So how do teams overseas find and sign their coaches and players? Today I share three conversations I've had with clubs this week.

Today’s discussion stems from the book, “Outwitting the Devil,” by Napoleon Hill. Those who try to receive something without putting in the work, will end up with nothing.

On the road again! A quick trip to NYC. Here’s exactly what I’m doing today.

In the past, the main role of an agent was to procure and negotiate contracts. In 2021 the list of benefits that players expect is a dramatically longer list. Here is a current challenge that I am facing as a boutique agency...

Every agent has a different strategy. Here are some specific characteristics that I’m searching for when looking for future clients.

A handful of people have recently asked me why I haven’t joined another agency. Well here’s your answer (and it’s probably different than you think)!

Another KTA Client Highlight! Today you’ll hear about D.J. McCall's career from college until today. I talk about the recruiting process before he joined KTA and then touch on why he will be successful not just on the court, but in life!

Today we head down to sunny Florida to chat with Coach Billy Clapper! Billy talks about transitioning from coaching at the college level to landing at IMG Academy in Florida. He is also the GM of Sideline Cancer, who is gearing up for the 2021 TBT event!

European playoffs, client profile prep, coaching representation? Here is exactly what I'm doing today.

The ability to tell stories is more impactful than you might think. Today I share a rarely told story from a trip to Croatia 🇭🇷 and also explain the reason you should tell more stories yourself!